Hinckley in it for long haul

A LONG trip to Cumbria on the opening day of the 2009-2010 Blue Square North season is hardly an attractive adventure for Hinckley United but manager Dean Thomas expects a positive return from the 450-mile round trip.

A LONG trip to Cumbria on the opening day of the 2009-2010 Blue Square North season is hardly an attractive adventure for Hinckley United but manager Dean Thomas expects a positive return from the 450-mile round trip.

Thomas said: “Workington are never easy to play against but if you can get points early on that breeds confidence.” Chukki Eribenne signed this week and joins recent recruits Matt West, Paul Lister and James Mace.